Octoberfest wrap-up: Saranac Octoberfest

      Saranac is the last of the Octoberfests, for now, to decide the best of the season.  Saranac is made somewhere, blah, blah, blah.  It pours out a light amber with a dry caramel and light mocha nose.  The hops hit a little with this one but in a very good way.  There's strong, but not sweet, caramel here as well as strong mocha.  This is quite good I like the higher hop, which is still fairly mild by some standards.  I would rate this a touch higher than the Sam Adam's.  So just pop a Saranac then a Sam's, lather, rinse, repeat. Alright, here's the list.

1. Saranac
2. Sam Adam's
3. Brooklyn
4. Magic Hat
5. Coney Island
6. Leinenkugel's
7. Otter Creek

Coney Island Freaktoberfest

      Coney Island is made by the Shmaltz Brewing Company. Weird. Interesting name, freaky bottle.  Buts that's only the beginning. This beer pours out a nice blood red.  Yes, it is blood red.  The nose has caramel and berry. The flavor is alright, with decent caramels, but you can really taste the dye.  Now this is not the best Octoberfest, it's decent.  But the coolness factor is off the charts.  It's blood red, in a cool bottle, and the ABV is 6.66 %.  For a Halloween Party this beer is a must have.  Next year everyone should buy a six on Halloween just on principal.  I know I will.